To settle charges he conspired to circumvent federal election laws, Lebanese-Nigerian billionaire paid U.S. government $1.8million.
Africa articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy on the ancient continent of Africa where fifty-four nations represent one of the great frontiers for democracy. Also see our World Democracy section! (FYI, Egypt is found in the Middle East section.)
Niger Inaugurates President In First Democratic Power Transfer
Niger has witnessed its first democratic power transfer since independence in 1960. President Mohamed Bazoum was sworn in Friday.
Crowds March In Algieria In Weekly Pro-Democracy Protest
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched peacefully in Algeria’s capital to support the Hirak pro-democracy movement.
Elections and Democratic Backsliding in Benin
Freedom House no longer gives Benin high marks as “free” country and this is attributed to the actions of the current president.
Is Cameroon’s Dictator Paul Biya Preparing Son To Rule Next?
There is growing speculation about Cameroon’s Paul Biya preparing son to rule next. Biya, 88, in office since 1982, ends latest term in 2025.
New Book Features Personal Accounts Of Exiled African Journalists
Personal accounts of African journalists forced into exile are featured in a new book published by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS).
Tech Revolution Is Boost To Democracy In Africa, But Not Enough
The digital revolution sparked hopes for democratic transition in Africa starting in the mid-2000s. But things haven’t worked quite well.
Rwanda Sees More Arrests and Prosecutions over YouTube Posts
Over the last year, Rwandan authorities arrested or prosecuted at least eight people who used YouTube to report current events.
Dictatorships Play Whack-A-Mole With African Digital Rights
African dictatorships are playing whack-a-mole with African digital rights, inventing restrictive policies to suppress freedom of speech.
Algeria Issues Arrest Warrants Against Exiled Democracy Activists
Authorities issued arrest warrants for exiled pro-democracy activists on terrorism charges as they pursue repression of Algeria’s Hirak.